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With the right products in hand, you can surf the internet, listen to music, watch videos and more all whilst on the go. So, if you're curious about mobility, read on as WINDOWS talks you through the kit that will help you make the most of your travel time...

New research also claims people from UAE are the 'most disoriented in the world'

As telecommunications service providers and consumer electronics companies increasingly move into the content delivery business, they are bringing some innovative business models along with them. Digital Broadcast takes a look at Nokia's double-pronged strategy.

Head of title marketing at Nokia makes keynote speech at 2008 Dubai World Game Expo

Net sales down in Middle East and Africa

The PC and mobile music service is scheduled to go live in December

New models – N96, N79 and N85 – focus on convergence and enhancing the mobile experience.

Mobile users around the world can download applications

Mobile TV has long been touted as the next ‘killer application' in the telecommunications sector.

Vendor pushes email-friendliness and work-life balance

WiMAX technology could offer traditional broadcasters a cost-effective route to developing mobile TV services, write Filip Gluszak and David Richardson.

Worldwide mobile phone sales slipped 11.6% in Q108 says IDC

Multimedia computer with integrated imaging and location-based applications launched for UAE market

WiMAX enabled Nokia N810 Internet Tablet device to launch this summer

Amid the activity at Cabsat 2008, it is clear that one of fastest growing drivers of the industry is content, and mobile TV appears to be the form at the forefront

Mobile World Congress attracted 50,000 visitors to see the launch of new moble products.

Are mobile phone cameras a viable alternative to standalone snappers?

In the past few weeks the high-end cameraphones available in this region have hit the five megapixel mark. Does that make these handy snappers a true digicam alternative, or are they still merely a gimmick with grunt?

Etisalat and Nokia announce a partnership to encourage uptake of mobile Internet usage in the UAE

Mobile TV has long been lauded as the next big thing in the telecommunications industry. With the service still awaiting widescale deployment in the region, CommsMEA examines the latest handsets of the industry's leading vendors.

Nokia's lead in the global handset business appears unassailable with the company registering a US$2.2 billion net profit and 39% market share as of 3Q07. The company's renewed push into internet services is the subject of much speculation. Ronan Shields explores the issues.

mbc2 launches movie portal as part of 'Movies in Motion' competition

Nokia shares its vision for the future of mobile communications at exclusive briefing.

Mobile phone giant strengthens location-based services offering with digital mapmaker purchase.

An Arabic version of Nokia's Music Store gateway 'Ovi' set to go live next year.

Mobile phone penetration varies massively across African continent, and there is huge potential for growth.

A partnership including TECOM Investments, du, Dubai Media Inc and Emirates Media Inc is assessing the technical and commercial viability of mobile TV services based on DVB-H.

Nokia has announced that du, the UAE's second telecoms operator, is to offer Nokia Intellisync Wireless email to its consumer and business subscribers.

Dubai Media City has joined hands with du, DMI and EMI to launch DVB-H trials in the emirate. Digital Studio reports.

UPDATE: Vendor offers to replace 46 million Matsushita batteries after recording incidents of overheating.

Mobile phone retailer i2 has delivered on its promise of replicating its Saudi wireless internet cafe and digital store model in the UAE.

A lack of structured enterprise mobility leaves most mobile devices open and vulnerable to attack.

Global mobile handset sales reached 257.4 million units in 1Q07, representing a 14% annual increase according to results published by business analyst firm Gartner.

Mobile malware’s mythical status is coming to an end and organisations now need to take this attack vector seriously. NME looks at the latest in the world of smartphone security.

The Middle East and Africa have been included in the emerging markets region that mobility giant Nokia is targeting with a dedicated range of mobile phones.

Nokia Siemens Networks' 4,000 regional staff are waiting to hear if their jobs are safe, after the firm said this week it is to cut 9,000 jobs worldwide to save costs.

After months of high growth, worldwide mobile phone shipments have begun to slow down, according to the latest quarterly mobile phone tracker from IDC.

Industry giants Nokia and Siemens have announced that their much anticipated network tie-up will commence global operations on April 1, 2007.

The demand for real-time connectivity among the enterprise sector is prompting advances in the push email segment in the Middle East and Africa. Ronan Shields speaks to some the region's major players to profile the development of the market.

Nokia and Siemens confirmed their much anticipated network tie-up will commence global operations on April 1.

Nokia’s E61i smartphone comes with a Querty keyboard and uses the third edition of Nokia’s Symbian S60 OS.

New vendor brand unveiled with view to being strong no. 3.

Telecom giants Nokia and Siemens are closing in on the launch of their networking joint venture with the firms unveiling product and branding strategy at 3GSM.

Over 300 million handsets priced under US$20 will ship globally each year by 2011, research has claimed.

Several members of the Dubai Internet Community joined forces last month to establish the Dubai IT Association. Channel Middle East hears how the reseller channel - not to mention the wider market - stands to benefit.

Market leader introduces handsets and accessories at CES

Nokia has unveiled its new range of Bluetooth headsets in the Middle East: the BH-301 (pictured), BH-201 and BH-100.

Nokia has introduced a trimmer fold model to its Nokia Nseries line up with launch of its new Nokia N76 multimedia computer

Dubai Internet City and partners have founded an IT Association in an effort to develop the industry in the emirate.

The proposed merger between Nokia and Siemens has been delayed due to the ongoing investigation into the corruption scandal at Siemens.

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and attended by HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at a glittering event at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the top achievers of the year were honoured at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2006.

Nokia has teamed up with Navicore, a provider of interactive navigation products, and NAVTEQ, a provider of digital maps, to launch a new navigation system on its handsets

Nokia Enterprise Solutions has urged the Middle East reseller channel to prepare for a major shift in end-user buying behaviour during the next few years.

Beyond the glitz and glamour of the consumer electronics exhibitors, GITEX and GULFCOMMS had some serious networking muscle on show. NME presents a roundup of the highlights.

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In its continuing bid to become the benchmark of ‘21st Century Arabia’, the UAE has always been active in attracting foreign firms to set up shop in the country.

Mobile working is becoming a hot topic – at least if mobile solutions vendors have anything to do with it. But if you want to see if these systems have any real value, why not pester the vendors at Gitex?

The Middle East channel is waking up to the sales opportunities surrounding the growing demand for push email solutions. Mobile device vendors are marking their channel territory as they look to develop the winning route-to-market that will allow them to dominate a sector destined for stellar growth. Stuart Wilson reports.

Mobile communications giant Nokia has unveiled details of its new Nokia for business channel programme. Nokia hopes that the flexible programme will accelerate the widespread adoption of business mobility solutions

Nokia introduces customised handsets boasting Islamic applications, updates XpressMusic handset portfolio

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Internet-enabled kettles, freezers and washing machines have moved a step closer to reality after Nokia and Whirlpool announced that they are to cooperate in the development of networked home appliances.